Actually, as Scotty's hand was frequently played by actors other than Doohan (especially when in closeup); if Pegg chops off his finger he will be violating canon. And if he doesn't chop off his finger, as Scotty as also been clearly seen with nine fingers, he will be violating canon.

This thread is offensive and in the worst possible taste. What will we make fun of next? Grace Lee Whitney's sexual assault and alcoholism?

James Doohan lost his finger fighting the Nazis. I would hope a little more respect could be shown for his sacrifice.

Grow up.

Mods, please lock this thread.

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Chill, grasshopper. This is what you call a "joke thread", and I don't see how we're making fun of Doohan? Mind detailing what's offensive and in poor taste? Besides, after having mods look at this (and post in it!) for 4 days, I don't think it'll close because you order it closed.

Chill, grasshopper. This is what you call a "joke thread", and I don't see how we're making fun of Doohan?

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Agreed. We're making fun of the well-known obsessiveness that Trek fans tend to have over "canon;" there's absolutely no ridicule against Doohan implied or intended in anything I've seen here.

Doohan's involvement is peripheral and random at best. It could just as easily be over any other obscure physical characteristic of TOS -- Pine must wear a toupee, the Enterprise bulkheads must be made of plywood, Yelchin must wear a big bushy wig, etc.